Real Estate Law in Slovenia

Legal Information for Buyers from EU Member States

 

This page provides general legal information regarding the acquisition of real estate in Slovenia and outlines my legal practice in this field.

Purchasing real estate in another jurisdiction may involve legal uncertainties, particularly where legal documentation, land register records, and formal procedures differ from those in the buyer’s home country. These differences may be relevant for buyers from other EU member states acquiring property in Slovenia.

 

Typical Legal Issues in Real Estate Transactions

In connection with the acquisition of real estate in Slovenia, the following legal aspects may be relevant:

• legal review of real estate purchase agreements and contract drafts under Slovenian law

• examination of land register records, including ownership, encumbrances, and servitudes

• legal assessment of preliminary agreements, reservation agreements, and advance payments

• clarification of legal implications of statements or representations made by sellers or intermediaries

• legal considerations regarding liability and warranty provisions

• legal aspects of notarial procedures related to real estate transactions

These issues most commonly arise prior to the execution of a purchase agreement, but may also become relevant during later stages of the transaction.

 

My Legal Practice

I am a lawyer admitted to the Slovenian Bar and provide legal advice in the field of real estate law as well as in inheritance matters with a connection to Slovenia.

Part of my practice focuses on advising clients residing in other EU member states on legal issues related to the acquisition of real estate in Slovenia.

Legal advice is provided in English and is based exclusively on Slovenian law.
In the course of my professional activities, I regularly cooperate with notaries and other professionals involved in real estate transactions.

 

Scope and Procedure of Legal Review

Legal review in connection with a planned real estate acquisition typically includes the following steps:

1. Initial contact and brief description of the matter

2. Submission of relevant documentation (e.g. draft purchase agreement, land register extract)

3. Legal review of the documents under Slovenian law

4. Written or oral legal opinion

5. If required, further legal assistance during the transaction process

The exact scope of legal services depends on the individual circumstances of each case.

 

Fees

Legal services are provided against a fee.

The fee is agreed upon prior to the commencement of legal work and is determined based on:

• the scope of documentation to be reviewed

• the legal complexity of the matter

• the extent of the required legal analysis

Legal review is carried out only after formal engagement.

 

Appropriate Timing for Legal Advice

Legal advice may be particularly appropriate in the following situations:

• prior to signing a purchase agreement or preliminary agreement

• prior to making any advance payment or payment of the purchase price

• where there are uncertainties regarding land register entries

• where contractual terms or legal consequences are unclear

Draft agreements and preliminary documents may also be submitted for legal review.

 

Contact

For inquiries regarding legal review or for further information, you may contact the law office via the contact form or by email info@opv-law.com.

Please briefly indicate:

• the planned or ongoing real estate acquisition

• the current stage of the transaction

• which documents are already available

Any legal assessment is provided only after review of the relevant documentation and formal engagement.